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      Jamul trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include drops and jumps. Popular destinations include Hollenbeck Canyon.
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      AKA: Crestridge

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jan 2, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Trail Running Stats

      Global Ranking
      #6,500
      State Ranking
      #231
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Gravel Bike
      8
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      15
      Trails Trail Running
      15
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      34 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      3,291 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,431 ft
      Reports
      53
      Completed Counter
      12
      Sub Regions

      Popular Jamul Trail Running Trails

      • 90 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 369 ft • 6 •
      Combo of double and single track through the lower wooded section of Hollenbeck Canyon and onto the hill side single track of the upper canyon. Access to other trails from this main trail. Trail use has been modified to allow bikes only...
      • 85 ★ 3.5 • 2,592 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
      This trail in the Hollenbeck Canyon recreation area is a shortcut to the upper canyon regions or a quick way down back to the canyon base. It is a hard, packed dirt road that is cut by deep erosion scars and ruts that criss-cross this...
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 1,267 ft • 2 • • hike
      McGinty Mountain is a steep and challenging trail, and signage is limited. Please stay on the widest trail most traveled. At the parking lot the trail is wide, flat and hard packed. As it ascends it becomes narrow. then erosion ruts...
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 46 ft •
      This trail is a narrow, sporty singletrack in the Hollenbeck Canyon recreation area. It can be ridden in either direction and may be the preferred route for ascending the upper regions of the canyon area, but it's great going down. Some...
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 6 ft •
      Tight fast downhill coming back down from the Daily Ranch Trail fire road. Good rock sections with ruts. Can be difficult to spot obstacles in the spring as there can be a lot of natural weed overgrowth from the rains.
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 715 ft •
      Off the bend in the Daley Ranch Truck trail, You can jump on the Honey Springs truck trail. It starts off with a fast, steep, rocky decent. You get the Hollenbeck trail if you want or continue down across the creek then back uphill on a...
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 754 ft •
      Barber Mountain Road is a forest road in Eastern San Diego County. There are some steep short climbs and some beat up and rocky sections. Some parts of this road are in poor condition. It gets very hot in summer. This road can be used...
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,513 ft • 179 ft •
      Connects to Hollenbeck Ranch.

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      Jamul Routes

      14 miles • 2,021 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This route is a way to get a feel for what Hollenbeck Canyon and the adjacent area has to over.

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      Videos of Jamul

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      0:10 | 191 | Oct 4, 2020
      Hollenbeck Canyon trail 12/31/15
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      6:25 | 238 | Jan 4, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

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      El Camino Verde
      Jan 2, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jan 2, 2026
      VariableGravel Bike 12-26-25 Entered from Honey Springs...drinkofishboy
      Honey Springs Ranch Truck Trail
      Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:45am
      Aug 14, 2025
      Very DryHike Fee required. Also, it looks like no...BenLow2019
      Daley Ranch Truck Trail Access
      Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:45am
      Aug 14, 2025
      Very DryHike Fee requiredBenLow2019
      Daley Ranch Truck Trail
      Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:45am
      Aug 14, 2025
      Very DryHike Fee requiredBenLow2019
      Hollenbeck Hill Trail
      Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:45am
      Aug 14, 2025
      Very DryHike Fee requiredBenLow2019
      Proctor Bypass
      Aug 8, 2025 @ 6:27pm
      Aug 8, 2025
      DryMountain Bike trailforks Trailforks
      Hollenbeck Canyon Trail
      Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:22am
      Aug 2, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Bikes are not permitted on the northern...BenLow2019
      McGinty Mountain
      Dec 29, 2024 @ 9:04am
      Dec 29, 2024
      Very DryHike Trail is rutted from last winter’s...aweesan
      Single track DH
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 11:07am
      Sep 30, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Overgrown, wear protectionMMac44
      Jamul Spring
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 12:55pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      VariableMountain Bike Mostly okay dirt- a few small water...BenLow2019

      Activity Feed

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      zsENNrcommenttrailactivity #89741019
      Feb 28, 2026 @ 5:11pm
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      zsENNrvotetrailactivity #89740994
      Feb 28, 2026 @ 5:11pm
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      Recent Comments

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      zsENNrtrailMother Grundy Truck TrailGood route. As described.
      Feb 28, 2026 @ 5:11pm
      Feb 28, 2026
      BenLow2019trailHollenbeck Canyon TrailUpdated trail information, added POI
      Aug 15, 2025 @ 5:48am
      Aug 15, 2025
      Mwallace52trailHollenbeck Canyon TrailUpper trail has signage indicates foot traffic...
      Nov 20, 2024 @ 12:37pm
      Nov 20, 2024
      BenLow2019trailProctor BypassThis trail is open? Wow. It has been fenced...
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 9:54am
      Mar 1, 2023
      kkim0228trailHoney Springs Ranch Truck TrailThis pedally XC route has potential for being...
      Sep 25, 2022 @ 4:52pm
      Sep 25, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1534 miles3,291 ft11 miles2,431 ft
      #5,933#203405324,167
      E-Bike37 miles236 ft1 mile2,054 ft
      328274
      Gravel Bike823 miles1,657 ft7 miles2,431 ft
      #2,478#11513111
      Adaptive Bike410 miles837 ft3 miles1,115 ft
      #4,933#18316
      Winter Fat Bike311 miles787 ft3 miles2,110 ft
      #6,095#1,951
      Horse28 miles197 ft1 mile2,264 ft
      5
      Hike1534 miles3,291 ft11 miles2,431 ft
      #3,767#15511531320
      Trail Running1534 miles3,291 ft11 miles2,431 ft
      #6,500#23153178
      Dirtbike/Moto15 miles164 ft1 mile1,017 ft
      31
      ATV/ORV/OHV15 miles164 ft1 mile1,017 ft
      3

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to run in Jamul?
      Jamul has 1 areas to explore for trail running. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated trail running trails in Jamul?
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to run in Jamul?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to run in Jamul are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      Check the Jamul reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to run in Jamul?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Jamul. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Jamul?
      The longest trail in Jamul is Barber Mountain Road at 5.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Jamul?
      ▼ How many trails are in Jamul?
      Jamul has a total of 15 trails. Browse top trail running trails in Jamul to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jamul?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Jamul is McGinty Mountain with 1,267 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jamul?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Jamul is Barber Mountain Road with 623 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Jamul?
      Jamul supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest trail running trails in Jamul?
      The steepest trail running trail in Jamul is McGinty Mountain with an average grade of 10.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Jamul?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Jamul. Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Jamul?
      The overall region status for Jamul is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 9 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running routes in Jamul?
      The most popular trail running routes in Jamul are: View all trail running routes in Jamul.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Jamul?
      The highest summit in Jamul is McGinty Mountain at 2,165 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Jamul?
      There are 2 notable sights in Jamul. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Jamul.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Jamul?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Jamul. View all adaptive trails in Jamul for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running trails in Jamul?
      ▼ What are the best beginner trail run trails in Jamul?
      The best beginner trail running trails in Jamul are: View all beginner trail running trails in Jamul.
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